GRE Word List

JUXTAPOSE

to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)

The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).

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WordMeaning
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent